baptistry

== English == === Alternative forms === baptistery === Etymology === From Middle English baptistery, baptisterie, from Ecclesiastical Latin baptistērium, from Ancient Greek βαπτιστήριον (baptistḗrion); equivalent to baptism +‎ -ry. === Pronunciation === === Noun === baptistry (plural baptistries) (Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed. An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion. ==== Related terms ==== baptism baptist baptize ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === baptistry on Wikipedia.Wikipedia